PEOPLE MEDIA_SOCRATES

According to studies, which of the following is a positive effect of media on society?

• Increased awareness of global issues

• Decreased social interaction

• Increased misinformation

• Reduced attention span

Which study highlighted the negative impact of social media on mental health, particularly in adolescents?

• Pew Research Center (2018)

• Smith & Anderson (2018)

• Twenge et al. (2017)

• Jones & Smith (2019)

What is one of the key positive effects of information literacy on individuals?

• Decreased ability to discern credible sources

• Improved critical thinking skills

• Increased susceptibility to fake news

• Reduced ability to perform academic research

Which of the following is a negative societal effect of media as identified in various studies?

• Enhanced cultural exchange

• Promotion of violence

• Increased civic engagement

• Improved educational opportunities

Which researcher(s) found that media consumption can lead to decreased face-to-face interactions?

• Turkle (2011)

• McLuhan (1964)

• Jenkins (2006)

• Shirky (2008)

What is one of the primary roles of people media in society?

• To provide entertainment exclusively

• To facilitate communication and connection among individuals

• To promote only commercial interests

• To serve as a source of government propaganda

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'people media'?

• Media produced by large corporations

• Media created and shared by individuals or communities

• Media that focuses on international news

• Media that is only available in printed form

How does people media differ from traditional media?

• People media is always less reliable than traditional media

• People media allows for greater audience engagement and interaction

• Traditional media is always more accessible than people media

• People media is only available online

Which of the following is an example of people media?

• A news article from a major newspaper

• A personal blog sharing individual experiences

• A documentary produced by a film studio

• A television news broadcast

What is the significance of user-generated content in people media?

• It is less credible than professionally produced content

• It encourages diverse perspectives and voices

• It focuses only on entertainment

• It is primarily used for advertising purposes